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Baseball Crusher 7/30


NYM (-135) over ARI

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MLB NEWS AND NOTES
Friday's Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers
By Covers Staff


Streaking

Ervin Santana (9-7, 3.55 ERA), Los Angeles Angels

The Angels can’t seem to make up any ground on the division-leading Rangers. Taking advantage of solid performances from their starting hurlers would certainly help out. Ervin Santana is enjoying a fantastic July with a 2.30 ERA, but the Halos are just 1-3 in his four starts this month.

Santana, who sometimes has a habit of getting taken out of the park, has surrendered just two big flies in the 31 1/3 innings this month. Not surprisingly, the under is 4-0 in his last four outings and 7-3 in his last 10 trips to the bump.

Wade Davis (8-9, 4.32 ERA), Tampa Bay Rays

Davis, sometimes forgotten in TB’s stacked five-man rotation, is 3-0 in his last three starts with a 2.11 ERA. The under is 7-1 in the 24-year-old righty’s last eight starts.

Johnny Cueto (10-2, 3.18 ERA), Cincinnati Reds

It seems like we’re praising Cueto every five days in this space. He pitched eight innings of shut-out ball in his last start improving to 4-0 in his last six appearances.

“I went out there today just concentrating on my location more,” Cueto told reporters through a translator. “I wanted to make sure I did not go out there and over throw. I just feel better and better every time I go out there.”

The Reds are 13-7 in games started by Cueto, but they’ve never been priced higher than -174 with him on the bump.


Slumping

Phil Hughes (12-3, 4.04 ERA), New York Yankees

You wouldn’t be able to tell Phil Hughes was slumping if you just looked at the win-loss column. The Georgia native is 2-2 in his last five starts despite owning a 6.52 ERA over the same period.

The over is also 10-2 in his last 12 appearances.

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HOT LINES

Today's Best MLB Bets

Philadelphia Phillies at Washington Nationals (150, 8)

The Phillies will start newly acquired righthander Roy Oswalt in this one, but that's not the pitching matchup that matters.

The have absolutely crushed Craig Stammen in their previous two meetings this season, cranking out a combined 16 hits and 11 earned runs in just 6 1/3 innings.

That's an ERA of 15.63 - a number that more closely resembles the Redskins' average points per game than a Nationals pitcher's earned-run average.

And it's not just Philly that's rocking his world. After being sent back to the minors to work on his mental game, Stammen is 0-2 in July, allowing 25 hits and 15 earned runs in 19 2/3 innings.

Not exactly big-league numbers, but with Stephen Strasburg becoming Washington's fifth starter on the DL this season, it's all hands on deck for the shorthanded Nats.

"It's not anything physical," Stammen said of his recent struggles on the mound. "It's how I'm thinking out there, a little bit, and sticking to the game plan little more - having conviction with my pitches."

The Phillies are not the team to face if you're short on confidence these days. They have won seven straight and outscored opponents by a combined score of 43-15 during that span. Look for their surging lineup to be slammin' Stammen.

Pick: Philadelphia Phillies


Chicago Cubs at Colorado Rockies (-125, 9)

The Rockies have been struggling to score runs lately, tallying a total of just 17 during their current eight-game losing streak.

They will need more offense than that against the Cubs, who have pounded lefthanded starter Jeff Francis like a drum to the tune of an 8.77 ERA in five meetings.

The Cubbies have been hitting southpaws at a .333 clip in their last 10 and look to do some more damage at hitter-friendly Coors Field.

They trot out righthander Ryan Dempster, who is 2-0 since the All-Star break, 2-0 against the NL West this year and 2-0 in his last two meetings with the Rockies.

Pick: Chicago Cubs

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WNBA TRENDS AND NOTES
WNBA Long Sheet
By Statfox


WASHINGTON (13 - 9) at INDIANA (16 - 7) - 7/30/2010, 7:05 PM

Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 190-234 ATS (-67.4 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 111-148 ATS (-51.8 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 117-154 ATS (-52.4 Units) vs. division opponents since 1997.
INDIANA is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
INDIANA is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) after a division game this season.
WASHINGTON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) in May, June, or July games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 7-5 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 9-3 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


LOS ANGELES (8 - 16) at NEW YORK (12 - 11) - 7/30/2010, 7:35 PM

Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after a division game this season.
LOS ANGELES is 57-84 ATS (-35.4 Units) after a win by 10 points or more since 1997.
LOS ANGELES is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in home games in May, June, or July games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 3-2 against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 4-1 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


ATLANTA (16 - 9) at CONNECTICUT (13 - 10) - 7/30/2010, 7:35 PM

Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CONNECTICUT is 5-5 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 5-5 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

SAN ANTONIO (8 - 15) at TULSA (4 - 20) - 7/30/2010, 8:05 PM

Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 39-59 ATS (-25.9 Units) in road games in May, June, or July games since 1997.
TULSA is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in all games this season.
TULSA is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) as an underdog this season.
TULSA is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in home games this season.
TULSA is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in a home game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 this season.
TULSA is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in May, June, or July games this season.
TULSA is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in home games vs. division opponents this season.
TULSA is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) after allowing 75 points or more this season.
TULSA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
TULSA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TULSA is 5-5 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
TULSA is 5-5 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

CHICAGO (12 - 13) at SEATTLE (21 - 2) - 7/30/2010, 10:05 PM

Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in home games in May, June, or July games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games this season.
CHICAGO is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in July games this season.
CHICAGO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games in May, June, or July games this season.
CHICAGO is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games on Friday since 1997.
CHICAGO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) against Western conference opponents this season.
CHICAGO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in non-conference games this season.
CHICAGO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHICAGO is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 4-1 against the spread versus SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 3-2 straight up against SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LADY LUCK

Today's Best WNBA Bets

Los Angeles Sparks at New York Liberty (-8, 149.5)

The Liberty are making a push towards the WNBA postseason, winning five of their last seven games including a 77-72 win over the San Antonio Silver Stars Tuesday night.

Veteran guard Cappie Pondexter had a rough outing for New York, scoring 13 points on just 4-of-12 shooting, but received a huge lift from the bench. The reserves combined for 41 points with Plenette Pierson dropping 16 points and Kalana Greene adding 17 points in the victory.

"That's what I try to do every time I step on the floor," Greene told the New York Post. "I feel like if I'm not being productive the minute I'm in, there's no use in me playing. Tonight I did a little bit more than I usually do."

The Liberty have won the past two meetings with the Sparks and are 7-3 in the teams’ past 10 matchups, posting an identical 7-3 mark against the spread. New York trumped Los Angeles 80-68 as 2.5-point road underdogs earlier this season.

Pick: New York Liberty


Chicago Sky at Seattle Storm (-8.5, 147)

One of the worst teams in the WNBA visits perhaps its greatest team ever Friday night. The Chicago Sky, who are last in the Eastern Conference, come to the Emerald City to play the 21-2 Seattle Storm.

While Chicago sits in the basement of the East, it has played inspired basketball in recent weeks. The Sky are 4-2 in their last six outings, but more importantly they are 5-1 against the spread in that span. Three of those paydays have come on the road, improving Chicago to 9-2-1 ATS in the role of visitor this season.

On the other hand, Seattle has been an ATS bust when compared to its dominance this season. The Storm are 13-8-2 ATS, failing to cover in four of their last six games heading into Friday. Seattle came back from an 18-point halftime deficit to beat the Phoenix Mercury 91-85 Tuesday, failing to cover the 7.5-point spread.

Chicago has won its last three meetings with Seattle, covering as an underdog in each game. The Sky recently knocked off the Storm, 84-75, as 2-point home favorites back on May 27.

Pick: Chicago Sky

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CFL TRENDS AND NOTES
CFL Long Sheet
By Statfox



BRITISH COLUMBIA (1 - 3) at EDMONTON (0 - 4) - 7/30/2010, 9:00 PM

Top Trends for this game.
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 39-21 ATS (+15.9 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 5-3 against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 5-3 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


BRITISH COLUMBIA vs. EDMONTON

CFL Additional
The total has gone OVER in 4 of British Columbia's last 5 games when playing Edmonton
British Columbia is 8-14-1 ATS in its last 23 games when playing Edmonton
Edmonton is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against British Columbia
Edmonton is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against British Columbia

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CANADIAN BACON

Today's Best CFL Bets

B.C. Lions at Edmonton Eskimos (-1, 53)

The Eskimos are again in a must-win situation after losing four in a row. Their president Rick LeLacheur warned that heads would roll if they didn’t start winning soon.

The Eskimos should play like their lives depend on it at home against a B.C. team that must rely on backup Travis Lulay under center. But echoes from their dressing room are suggesting they already developed bad habits in practices.

After a short stint with the Alouettes, former Eskimo Kevin Challenger stated that Marc Trestman gets more work done in an hour practice than Richie Hall gets from his Edmonton team in a two hour session. That says a lot.

You can argue that the Eskimos are a much better team than their 0-4 record tells. But, even with Lulay at QB, the Lions just have a better team. Expect them to pound the turf relentlessly against the worst rushing defense in the CFL with the likes of Jamal Robertson and Jamal Lee.

The Eskimos hoped to be part of the Grey Cup they will host in November. Now it looks like they won’t even be in the playoff picture.

Pick: B.C. Lions

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BETTOR'S TIPS AND NOTES
Bettors' Best Friend: Friday's Wagering Tips
By Covers Staff


Lines Off The Board

Brewers at Astros: The line and total were taken down after Astros' scheduled starter Roy Oswalt was traded to the Phillies. The Astros have not yet named his replacement.

Lines To Keep An Eye On

Phillies at Nationals: Phillies opened as -140 favorites but are now at -170 after it was announced that newly acquired pitcher Roy Oswalt will start. The total also dropped from 9 to 8.

Lions at Eskimos (CFL): Total opened at 55 but has dipped to 53.

Sky at Storm (WNBA): Storm opened as -9.5 favorite but have dropped to -8.5. Total opened at 148 but has slipped to 147.

Silver Stars at Shock (WNBA): Stars opened as 3-point faves but have been bet up to 3.5. Total opened at 162.5 and has fallen to 161.

Sparks at Liberty (WNBA): Total opened at 151 but has dropped to 149.5.

Dream at Sun (WNBA): Total opened at 171.5 but has skyrocketed to as high as 175 at some books.

Mystics at Fever (WNBA): Total opened at 143.5 but has climbed as high as 144.5 at some books.

Weather To Watch

Cubs at Rockies: 50 percent chance of thunderstorms.

A's at White Sox: 30 percent chance of thunderstorms.

Orioles at Royals: 30 percent chance of thunderstorms.

Pirates at Cardinals: 30 percent chance of thunderstorms.

Who's Hot

Twins have won seven of their last eight.

Phillies have won seven in a row.

Rays have won six in a row.

Giants have won six of their last seven.

Blue Jays have won five of their last six.

Who's Not

Rockies have lost eight in a row.

Orioles have lost seven of their last eight.

Tigers have lost six of their last seven.

Diamondbacks have lost six in a row.

Royals have lost six of their last seven.

Angels have lost six of their last seven.

Key Stat

7 - Number of Washington Nationals' starting pitchers currently on the disabled list. Rookie phenom Stephen Strasburg became the latest to hit the shelf on Thursday, joining Jason Marquis, J.D. Martin, Luis Atilano, Garrett Mock, Chein Ming Wang and Jordan Zimmerman on the DL.

Injury That Shouldn't Be Overlooked

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Ben Zobrist left Wednesday's game against the Detroit Tigers with back stiffness and his return is questionable. Zobrist was filling in for B.J. Upton, who missed his second straight game with a sprained left ankle. That could leave the Rays short on depth in the outfield in their weekend series with the Yankees. Zobrist is batting .272 for the year, with six home runs and 47 RBIs. Upton, who is batting .227 with eight home runs and 35 RBIs, will try to start Friday.

Game Of The Day

Yankees at Rays (-100, 9)

Notable Quotable

"I'm a realist. I said, 'Hey, man, I'm not going to make no big spectacle about it. You've got a bigger legacy and a number than I do. I've been on several teams like you, but I've changed my number several times. You've had the same number. I don't need your money.' "

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Antonio Bryant about giving new teammate Terrell Owens his No. 81 jersey number. Bryant did ask T.O. for a donation to his youth football program in Miami.

Tips And Notes

The San Diego Padres have reportedly acquired veteran infielder Miguel Tejada from the Baltimore Orioles. This will be a big boost for the Padres, who have managed to hang on to the NL West lead despite offensive stats that ranks in the lower third of the majors. Tejada, who hit .269 with seven home runs and 39 RBIs with the Orioles, will replace Everth Cabrera, who is batting just .201 with one homer and 21 RBIs.

NASCAR star Jeff Gordon will have a new spotter on his team this weekend at Pocono Raceway. Hendrick Motorsports hired Jeff Dickerson, who left Kyle Busch's team last week, to communicate with Gordon on the radio during the race. Dickerson replaces Shannon McGlamery, Gordon's spotter since 2007. This subtle move could be key for Gordon, who hasn't won a race this season but is second in the points standings. A new set of eyes and ears on the other end of the radio could help him finally find his way to victory lane.

Ole Miss was expected to have a down year after junior quarterback Jevan Snead jumped to the NFL only to go undrafted. Rebel fans may forgive him now that former Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli plans to enroll this fall and potentially play for the Rebels this season. Masoli was kicked off the Ducks in June for repeated run-ins with the law but has good marks academically and plans to enroll in a graduate program at Ole Miss. If he chooses a program that isn't offered at Oregon, he could be eligible to play for the Rebels immediately. Masoli had 3,891 yards and 28 touchdowns in two seasons for the Ducks.

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gill alexander | MLB Money Line Fri, 07/30/10 - 7:10 PM

double-dime bet 956 NYM (-135) Bookmaker.com vs 955 ARI
Analysis: The Diamondbacks have won just 13 games on the road all season long. Only the Pirates have won as few. The DBacks have also lost Kennedy's last 6 road starts. In those ballgames, Kennedy has posted a 5.35ERA. Arz swept NYM at Chase Field last week with Kennedy going 5IP and yielding just 1ER on 4H. That was in the midst of the Mets road offensive swoon, though. Pelfrey got tagged in that same ballgame for 6ER on 7H in just 1.1IP. However, he's coming off a nice 5IP, 2ER, 6H outing v LAD and is a much better pitcher at home, in general, posting a 3.19ERA at Citi this season. Kennedy's metrics are not solid, ,as his 4.67 FIP and 4.36xFIP come in tandem w a "lucky" .268BABIP. His 35.9% ground ball rate (13th lowest in MLB) lets us know that his BABIP is going to regress sharply to the mean. Pelfrey's 3.85FIP and 4.37xFIP, ,in contrast, is coupled with an "unlucky" .324BABIP. Bottom line inthis one, Kennedy has given up at least a run in 8 of his last 9 starts, including allowing 4 in the aforementioned game v Arz. If he can successfully steer clear of giving up a run in the 1st in this matchup, we'll be on our way. At Citi, I believe that'll happen and that Pelfrey will be quality

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Mike Hook | MLB Total Fri, 07/30/10 - 10:05 PM

triple-dime bet 963 FLA / 964 SDP Over 7 BetUS

Analysis: The San Diego Padres and the Florida Marlins OVER 7 RUNS is the TRIPLE STAR PLAY of the Day!

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Platinum Plays

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TOTAL 4 U

Top PLay (Parlay)
NYM OVER 8-
SD OVER 7
TB OVER 9

Reg Plays
Pitt UNDER 7-
Tor OVER 8-
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